Light Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Las Tablas, Panama
A light magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded 47 km southwest of Las Tablas, Provincia de Los Santos, Panama, on October 29, 2026, at 05:27 am (GMT -5).
Panama City, FL, October 29, 2026 — A minor seismic event was detected in the vicinity of Panama on October 29, 2026. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a light magnitude 3.9 earthquake.
The tremor occurred at 05:27 am local time, with a time zone offset of GMT -5. The epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 47 kilometers southwest of Las Tablas, a city situated in the Los Santos Province of Panama.
Details regarding the specific impact or any resulting damage from this seismic activity were not immediately available in the provided information. The magnitude of 3.9 typically indicates a light earthquake, often felt by people nearby but usually causing little to no structural damage. Further information regarding the depth of the earthquake or any subsequent aftershocks was not specified.
The Los Santos Province, located on the Azuero Peninsula, is an area that experiences seismic activity, though the frequency and intensity can vary. This particular event adds to the recorded geological data for the region.
The reporting of this earthquake follows standard procedures for seismic monitoring agencies, which aim to provide timely and accurate information to the public and scientific communities. Specifics on the exact geological fault responsible or the depth of the quake were not provided in the initial report.
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